West Highland White Terrier vs Rat-Cha
Compare West Highland White Terriers to Rat-Chas. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
West Highland White Terrier
Rat-Cha
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
11-16 Years
13-17 Years
Height
14-16 Inches
6-9 Inches
Weight
15-20 Pounds
3-6 Pounds
Intelligence
West Highland White Terrier
Rat-Cha
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United States
Origin Year
1500 AD
1980 AD
West Highland White Terrier
Rat-Cha
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
West Highland White Terrier
Rat-Cha
West Highland White Terrier
Rat-Cha
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-85 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
West Highland White Terrier
Rat-Cha
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
West Highland White Terrier
Rat-Cha
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
West Highland White Terrier
Rat-Cha
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
West Highland White Terrier
Rat-Cha
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
West Highland White Terrier
Rat-Cha
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
West Highland White Terrier
Rat-Cha
Average Lifespan
11-16 Years
13-17 Years
West Highland White Terrier
Rat-Cha
West Highland White Terrier
Rat-Cha
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Wavy
Silky
Coat Length
Medium
Short
West Highland White Terrier
Rat-Cha
